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Lockport's VanderTuuk hits walk-off grand slam to reach WJOL title game
Lockport advances to championship after dramatic semifinal win over Providence
Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:10am
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Alexis VanderTuuk hit a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the seventh inning to lead Lockport past Providence and into the championship game of the WJOL Softball Tournament. Lockport will face Lincoln-Way West, who defeated Lincoln-Way Central in the other semifinal.
Why it matters
The WJOL Softball Tournament is a prestigious annual event that showcases some of the top high school softball teams in the region. Lockport's dramatic victory over Providence sets up an intriguing title matchup between two strong programs.
The details
In the semifinal game, the score was tied 2-2 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning. With the bases loaded, VanderTuuk stepped up and delivered the game-winning grand slam to send Lockport to the championship. On the other side of the bracket, Lincoln-Way West cruised to a 10-0 win over Lincoln-Way Central, led by a dominant pitching performance from Abby Brueggemann.
- The WJOL Softball Tournament semifinal games took place on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
- The championship game between Lockport and Lincoln-Way West is scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2026.
The players
Alexis VanderTuuk
A player for the Lockport softball team who hit the game-winning grand slam in the semifinal.
Abby Brueggemann
The pitcher for Lincoln-Way West who threw a no-hitter with 13 strikeouts in the semifinal win over Lincoln-Way Central.
Lockport
The high school softball team that defeated Providence in the semifinal and advanced to the WJOL Tournament championship game.
Lincoln-Way West
The high school softball team that defeated Lincoln-Way Central in the semifinal and will face Lockport in the WJOL Tournament championship game.
Providence
The high school softball team that lost to Lockport in the semifinal of the WJOL Tournament.
What’s next
The championship game between Lockport and Lincoln-Way West is scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2026.
The takeaway
This dramatic semifinal victory for Lockport sets up an exciting championship matchup between two of the top high school softball programs in the region. The WJOL Tournament continues to showcase the talent and competitiveness of local teams.
